SOS News Digest

May 15, 2007

Legislature

Session closing in on finish
Billings Gazette

House passes pair of tax bills, but they seem to excite no one
Billings Gazette

Health care bill for kids vetoed by Schweitzer
Billings Gazette

House, Senate both pass versions of budget bill
Great Falls Tribune

Tax bill still a stumbling block
Great Falls Tribune

Renters left out in tax breaks
Daily Chronicle

House passes budget bill; work continues at special session
Missoulian

Legislature moves toward finish _ but not without some acrimony
Montana Standard

Editorials

David Broder: Electronic voting paper trail plan may make matters worse
Billings Gazette

Session suggests voters should reconsider term limits
Great Falls Tribune

Utility sale: good for ratepayers
Montana Standard

Federal

Tester requests Attorney General for information collected on Montanans
Havre Daily News

Current Events

Johnson's top deputy leaves job
Billings Gazette

Scientists sign letter backing ESA protection for wolves
Independent Record